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Thursday, July 6, 2017

Cobalt

Combine a hidden sadistic puppet-master, a hijacked American
population, a wounded soldier, plenty of ‘Pseudos’, and you have Cobalt. What
is an Artificial Intelligence that’s reached singularity secretly trying to
achieve before humanity can stop it? In this first twisted novel in our
Pseudoverse, a genetically modified re-engineered wounded patriot finds herself
thrust forward into a world surrounded by greed, corruption, and tyranny. This
is a twisting, turning, story of regeneration, retribution, and renewal. Fans
of historical science fiction and lovers of satire will be turning pages
quickly to find out what happened to the world they once knew so well. Is
everyone who they seem to be in this tale of humanity’s last stand? The mystery
deepens as First Lieutenant Petra Kayden Dace sets out to discover who or
'what' is behind the takeover of the United States, the world, and its
citizens. Cobalt is an action packed thriller sure to entertain and keep you
guessing until the very end. Filled with humor, hidden clues, and new
technology, this is a one-of-a-kind science fiction mystery that you will never
forget. Step into a world of political corruption as Cobalt becomes a lethal
weapon in an arsenal against pure technological evil.

Cobalt (SF Spy Satire)

By CG Blade

“Trinity Series #1”

Independent Publishing Platform

ISBN #978-1520220196

Price $8.99

261 Pages

Rating 5-Stars

“Cobalt Is Our Captain America Of The Future.”

Army 1st Lieutenant Petra Kayden Dace is critically
injured on a combat mission, and her father’s best friend, General James
Cooper, head of NIB has his lab synthesize her DNA to replicate her memory
cells within the DNA, and grow a new body with the capability of using her mind
like a computer. She trains her body to super human abilities, making her a
formidable spy. It is 2076, and the world is a much different place. Our
government consists of a tri-presidency, with three presidents in office, Helen
Long, Mark Sheehan, and Dave Keller. It appears there is a government
conspiracy with the aid of industrialist, Raymond Nelson.It’s up to super spy Petra Dace to uncover
the plot, and neutralize the situation.

This was a fun read, and well written, though the
story was slow. It could have been a much smoother read, but was a bit wordy
and technical. The author could have included the action scenes of Petra’s
training, which would have moved the story a little faster in the beginning; we’re
told she put a couple martial arts instructors in the hospital. Don’t tell us.
Show us. Think about Modesty Blaise and Willie Garvin training at the beginning
of each story, moves that Modesty will use in a final fight scene at the end.
That’s what we want to see. Action. Instead we were bogged down with too much
detail and not enough action.There was
a bit of humor, as Petra has an implant in her head that talks to her, and they
have a running commentary throughout the assignment. Reminded me a lot of the
old SF series, AGENT OF T.E.R.R.A by Larry Maddock (Jack Jardine); the main
characters are Hannibal Fortune and his android, Webbley, a shape shifter who
shoots barbs back and forth. Another fun thing about COBALT, the author leaves
little Easter Eggs for the reader to watch for, like naming authors, and other
little secrets. For instance, the main character, Petra Kayden Dace’s initials
are PKD (Philip K. Dick, naturally). Since this is the first in the Trinity
series, I’m hoping all the detail is used in this one, and we have more action
in the rest of the series. Over all, it is a darn good read. Cobalt is our
Captain America of the future. Highly recommended.